tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26058711058172382812018-02-14T17:58:55.706-05:00Albany RoundtableCivic Luncheon Series
<br> PO. Box 7101 - Albany, NY 12224 - Founded 1979
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<br> 518.992.5360Moderatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714366351349325967noreply@blogger.comBlogger112125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2605871105817238281.post-44038339052988486202018-02-02T12:27:00.000-05:002018-02-02T12:27:18.224-05:00Jill Peckenpaugh discusses work of US Committee on Refugees & Immigrants - 2/14/18<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jj0UCdcwjQY/WnSfVls-j-I/AAAAAAAAA58/J_TkHq8pzwgncTZfdGG4PlIjgBYafPZnQCLcBGAs/s1600/jill%2Bp%2Buscri.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="791" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jj0UCdcwjQY/WnSfVls-j-I/AAAAAAAAA58/J_TkHq8pzwgncTZfdGG4PlIjgBYafPZnQCLcBGAs/s320/jill%2Bp%2Buscri.jpg" width="247" /></a></div>With ICE, DACA, the Wall and more in our nation’s current events, Jill Peckenpaugh, the director for the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI)'s Albany Field Office, sheds light on what’s real and fake in today’s news. She will talk about the good that is being done in Albany at the next Albany Roundtable luncheon on Wednesday, February 14 at the National Register-listed University Club, 141 Washington Avenue at Dove Street in Albany. The meeting is open to the public.<br /><br />In the neighborhoods across Albany, a sanctuary city, USCRI open doors for uprooted people, helping the world’s most vulnerable rebuild their lives. USCRI is part of a nationwide network that breaks through social, cultural, and economic barriers so previously interrupted lives can flourish.<br /><br />Jill Peckenpaugh is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she received a degree in International Relations, and Lesley University, where she earned a master’s in Training and Development. She worked for more than 10 years as a consultant, was director of Program Management at Cross-Cultural Solutions for 5 years and has been director of the USCRI Albany Field Office for about nine years.<br /><br />“Our perspective is very positive and our refugees greatly improve their lives in terms of nutrition, health care, education and opportunity, particularly those who came from refugee camps,” Peckenpaugh told the Albany Times Union in 2016. “They don’t succeed overnight, but look at what our refugees achieve here is a testament to their hard work and how welcome and supportive this area has been.”<br /><br />There were nearly 74,000 foreign-born individuals living in the Census bureau’s Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area in 2014.<br /><br />The cost for the luncheon is $20, which may be paid at the door. The Roundtable also offers its guests the option of paying in advance with a credit card at www.albanyroundtable.com. The University Club will serve a hot and cold buffet from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m., with the program commencing at 12:30.<br /><br />Reservations for the February 14 luncheon are required by Monday, February 12 and may be made by prepaying online, by calling and leaving a message to register at 518-992-5360, or by sending an e-mail to albanyroundtable@gmail.com.Moderatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714366351349325967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2605871105817238281.post-68200308734230023762017-12-22T12:10:00.000-05:002018-01-02T19:51:34.399-05:00Mayor Kathy Sheehan - THU 1/11/18<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.albanylaw.edu/centers/government-law-center/programs/PublishingImages/Picture%20of%20Kathy%20blue%20shirt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.albanylaw.edu/centers/government-law-center/programs/PublishingImages/Picture%20of%20Kathy%20blue%20shirt.jpg" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="250" height="320" width="213" /></a></div><a href="http://www.albanyny.gov/Government/MayorsOffice.aspx">Mayor Kathy Sheehan</a> will address the first Albany Roundtable luncheon of 2018 on Thursday, January 11 at the National Register-listed University Club, 141 Washington Avenue at Dove Street in Albany. Albany Roundtable luncheon meetings are open to the public.<br /><br />Mayor Sheehan, who was just re-elected in November, became the 75th mayor of Albany in 2014.&nbsp; Mayor Sheehan has dedicated her administration to unleashing Albany’s full potential, leading with a commitment to community, equity, and opportunity. She is an energetic champion of the renaissance now underway in Albany, and is working to revitalize all of the City’s neighborhoods.<br /><br />Mayor Sheehan is committed to efficient and responsive government that includes diverse community voices. In her first year in office, she initiated major changes, including common sense budget savings, the launch of an overhaul to the City’s outdated zoning code, a renewal of Albany’s parks, traffic calming initiatives to make Albany’s streets safer for pedestrians and bicyclists, and the steady transformation of the City’s downtown into a new urban neighborhood.<br /><br />She is also a founding member of the Albany Promise, a coalition of community members, educators, service providers and business leaders working to ensure that every child in Albany succeeds academically.<br /><br />Growing up in a large family that valued hard work and community service, Kathy put herself through college, earning a bachelor’s degree in journalism. After a five-year career in communications, Kathy attended Albany Law School on an academic scholarship, graduating magna cum laude in 1994. After working for a highly regarded law firm, she went on to become vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary of Intermagnetics General Corporation, a leading medical device manufacturer based in Latham.<br /><br />&nbsp;“Key is pleased to be a long-time supporter of the Albany Roundtable, especially the Mayor’s annual address,” said Ruth Mahoney, President of KeyBank’s Capital Region Market and Regional Retail Executive. “We're committed to supporting the Mayor’s vision for the city and region, as well as doing our part to help create thriving futures for the people and communities we serve. The Albany Roundtable aligns with all of our priorities--Neighbors, Education and Workforce Development.”<br /><br />Reservations are required and seating is limited. The cost for the luncheon is $20, which may be paid at the door. The Roundtable also offers its guests the option of paying in advance with a credit card at www.albanyroundtable.com. The University Club will serve a hot and cold buffet from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m., with the program commencing at 12:30. Reservations for the January 11 luncheon are required by Friday, January 5 and may be made by prepaying online, by calling and leaving a message to register at 518-992-5360, or by sending an e-mail to albanyroundtable@gmail.com.Moderatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714366351349325967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2605871105817238281.post-10213666361770617092017-10-27T17:06:00.001-04:002017-10-27T17:06:36.873-04:00CEG's Andrew Kennedy to discuss Amazon HQ2 proposal - 11/8<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://media.bizj.us/view/img/10155405/kennedy-andrew-8-2016-01*1200xx4937-2777-0-380.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="449" data-original-width="800" height="179" src="https://media.bizj.us/view/img/10155405/kennedy-andrew-8-2016-01*1200xx4937-2777-0-380.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Andrew Kennedy, the President and CEO of the Center for Economic Growth (CEG), will discuss the recently-submitted proposal to lure Amazon’s HQ2 to the Capital Region at the next Albany Roundtable luncheon on Wednesday, November 8. The luncheon will be held at the National Register-listed University Club, 141 Washington Avenue at Dove Street in Albany, and is open to the public.<br /><br />The Center for Economic Growth is a nonprofit, regional economic and business development organization that serves as the primary point of contact for businesses interested in growing in or moving to New York’s Capital Region.<br /><br />Kennedy previously served as the Deputy Director of State Operations for Governor Andrew M Cuomo overseeing the day-to-day management of New York State government, as well as developing and overseeing implementation of state policies and programs related to economic development. Prior to that, Andrew served as Governor Cuomo’s Assistant Secretary for Economic Development coordinating the development and management of the State’s economic development and housing efforts.<br /><br />Before joining Governor Cuomo’s staff, Andrew worked for over a decade at the New York State Division of Budget and for the New York State Assembly where he developed a detailed understanding of New York’s fiscal and economic development policies and programs. Andrew holds a master’s degree in public administration from the Nelson A. Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy and a bachelor’s degree from Siena College in political science.<br /><br />The Albany Roundtable will also present its prestigious New Patroon Award to Clark House Hospitality and its co-owners Vic Christopher and Heather LaVine for creating quality experiences between people, food, and drink in Troy, and for their leadership in bringing ride hailing to upstate New York.<br /><br />The cost for the luncheon is $20, which may be paid at the door. The Roundtable also offers its guests the option of paying in advance with a credit card at www.albanyroundtable.com. The University Club will serve a hot and cold buffet from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m., with the program commencing at 12:30. Reservations for the November 8 luncheon are required by Monday, November 6 and may be made online, by calling 518-992-5360 or by sending an e-mail to albanyroundtable@gmail.com.<br /><div><br /></div>Moderatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714366351349325967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2605871105817238281.post-56989927871777750322017-09-28T21:24:00.003-04:002017-09-28T21:36:13.793-04:00Gene Bunnell - What Albany can learn from Providence, RI<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.albany.edu/gp/files/Bunnell.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.albany.edu/gp/files/Bunnell.jpg" data-original-height="250" data-original-width="250" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Gene Bunnell, Ph. D., Associate Professor Emeritus in Geography and Planning will compare Albany and Providence, both state capitals and both cities located on a river. He will discuss planning, development and more at the Albany Roundtable luncheon on Wednesday, October 11 at the National Register-listed University Club, 141 Washington Avenue at Dove Street in Albany. The meeting is open to the public.</span><br /><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><br />Gene Bunnell holds a Master of City Planning degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Design and a Ph.D. in Planning Studies from the London School of Economics and Political Science. He has held faculty appointments at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and the University at Albany, State University at New York. He has also been a visiting professor at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, Smith College, Hampshire College and Vassar College.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><br />Dr. Bunnell is the author of&nbsp;<b>Making Places Special: Stories of Real Places Made Better by Planning&nbsp;</b>(APA Planners Press 2002) and&nbsp;<b>Built to Last: A Handbook on Recycling Old Buildings</b>&nbsp;(Preservation Press 1977). Gene was born and raised in Buffalo, New York.<o:p></o:p></span></div><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"> </span><br /><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><br />The cost for the luncheon is $20, which may be paid at the door. The Roundtable also offers its guests the option of&nbsp;<a href="http://conta.cc/2fl1Aum">paying in advance</a>&nbsp;with a credit card. The University Club will serve a hot and cold buffet from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m., with the program commencing at 12:30. Reservations for the October 11 luncheon are required by Tuesday, October 10 and may be made by&nbsp;<a href="http://conta.cc/2fl1Aum">prepaying online</a>, by calling 518-992-5360 or by sending an e-mail to&nbsp;albanyroundtable@gmail.com.<o:p></o:p></span></div>Moderatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714366351349325967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2605871105817238281.post-16096509351003399812017-09-20T14:46:00.000-04:002017-09-20T14:46:34.993-04:00Christopher Burke elected President of Albany Roundtable <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 10pt 0.0001pt; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://media.licdn.com/mpr/mpr/shrinknp_200_200/p/6/000/1f7/173/1efff26.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="200" src="https://media.licdn.com/mpr/mpr/shrinknp_200_200/p/6/000/1f7/173/1efff26.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The board of directors of the Albany Roundtable has elected Christopher Burke of Albany as its President. Burke succeeds Chris Hawver, who was elected in 2013.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">The Albany Roundtable is an all-volunteer, not-for-profit organization that presents a unique opportunity for people from around the region and from all walks of life to gather to hear speakers with diverse viewpoints on timely subjects.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">Hawver, who serves as Executive Director of the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission, will remain on the board as Immediate Past President. Vice President Steve Boisvert of McFarland-Johnson, Inc.; Secretary Penny Vavura of Pierce Communications and Treasurer Eileen Rosen of Keller Williams Realty were re-elected to their posts. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">Burke is the fourth president of the civic luncheon forum, which was founded by Paul Bray in 1979. He served as president for 30 years and was succeeded by Colleen Ryan in 2008.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 5.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">Chris Burke is Executive Director/CEO Northeastern Association of the Blind at Albany, Inc. where he has worked since 2003. Prior to that he served as Director of Business Development for the American Red Cross; Project Manager for the New York State Science and Technology Foundation; and as a Budget Analyst for the New York State Assembly Ways &amp; Means Committee. He serves on the board of NYS Employment Resources for People Who Are Blind; the Blind Employment Network of New York; the University Club Foundation and the Albany Parking Authority. He served previously on the Albany <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 5.0pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 5.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">County Legislature, and holds a Master of Arts in Business from the State University of New York Empire State College and a Master of Arts in Public Administration from the State University of New York at Binghamton.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 5.0pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">Burke will preside over the first Albany Roundtable meeting of the 2017-18 season on Wednesday, October 11, when the featured speaker will be Gene Bunnell, author of <i>Transforming Providence: Rebirth of a Post-Industrial City</i>. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">The lunches are held at the National Register-listed University Club, 141 Washington Avenue at Dove Street in Albany. The meeting is open to the public. For more information, or to RSVP visit the Roundtable’s website at </span><a href="http://www.albanyroundtable.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0068cf; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%; text-decoration-line: none;">www.albanyroundtable.com</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"> . </span><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 5.0pt;"><br /></div><br /><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 5.0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">###</span><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>Moderatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714366351349325967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2605871105817238281.post-957743185787328582017-05-31T21:18:00.001-04:002017-05-31T21:18:29.626-04:00Social Studies in Democratic Society - Thursday, June 15<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4Ra_odu-Hcw/WS9qXt8AH4I/AAAAAAAAAzs/S4O74RsIloAHYwj7XFL10viWedeyACB_ACLcB/s1600/wordle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="624" data-original-width="727" height="342" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4Ra_odu-Hcw/WS9qXt8AH4I/AAAAAAAAAzs/S4O74RsIloAHYwj7XFL10viWedeyACB_ACLcB/s400/wordle.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="background-color: white;"></div><h3><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont;">Lawrence Paska, Ph. D., Executive Director of the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS), will discuss the role of civic education and civic engagement in a democratic society at the Albany Roundtable’s Annual Meeting at the University Club. Evening includes social hour with light fare and open bar, presentation of scholarship and Good Patroon award. Join us!&nbsp;</span></h3><br /><div style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor said, “The practice of democracy is not passed down through the gene pool. It must be taught and learned anew by each generation of citizens.” In June, the Albany Roundtable will welcome the Executive Director of the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) as our Visiting Speaker.&nbsp;Lawrence Paska, Ph. D., will discuss the role of civic education and civic engagement in a democratic society at the Albany Roundtable’s Annual Meeting on Thursday, June 15, 2017.</span></div><div style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The event is open to the public, and will be held at the National Register-listed University Club of Albany, 141 Washington Avenue at Dove Street. The meeting will take place from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., and will feature a social hour with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, a short update on the Albany Roundtable Civic Luncheon Series, the presentation of the Good Patroon Award to journalist, author and educator Paul Grondahl, the presentation the Albany Roundtable Scholarship for Civic Leadership, and a talk by the Visiting Speaker. Tickets are $40 and include light fare and open bar.</span></div><div style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">“The 2016 elections were marred by hoaxes, misinformation and outright lies – and it appears that many citizens did not have the tools to distinguish reality from ‘fake news,’” said Colleen Ryan, Immediate Past President of the Roundtable and organizer of the event. “Many Americans – especially students – would benefit from a renewed focus on civic education and critical thinking.”</span></div><div style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Social studies is at the heart of civic education, as it integrates the study of the social sciences and humanities to promote civic competence. Within the school program, the primary purpose of social studies is to help young people develop the ability to make informed and reasoned decisions for the public good as citizens of a culturally diverse, democratic society in an interdependent world. In essence, social studies promotes knowledge of and involvement in civic affairs. And because civic issues--such as health care, crime, and foreign policy – are multidisciplinary in nature, understanding these issues and developing resolutions to them require multidisciplinary education. These characteristics are the key defining aspects of social studies.</span></div><div style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Dr. Larry Paska began his career as a middle school social studies teacher and later served in multiple roles at the New York State Education Department (NYSED). Among his contributions at NYSED were serving as a P-12 state social studies specialist and establishing the Office of Educational Design and Technology in P-12 Education. Prior to joining NCSS , Dr. Paska served as the Director of Professional Development for the Southern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), where he and his team provided instructional programs and services for 32 public school districts in the greater New York City region. He earned a B.A. in History and an M.A.T. in Social Studies from Union College (NY) and a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University at Albany (NY).</span></div><div style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">“The Albany Roundtable has fostered civic engagement across disciplines – and over lunch – since it was founded in 1979,” said Chris Hawver, president of the all-volunteer 501c3 corporation. “We convene meetings so people from around the region and from all walks of life can gather to hear speakers with diverse viewpoints on timely subjects. We hope that those who attend this program will be inspired to participate more deeply in civic life, and create opportunities for young people to become engaged. The future of our democracy depends on it.”</span></div><div style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The Albany Roundtable’s previous Visiting Speakers have included Matt Tomasulo, “Chief Instigator” behind Walk [Your City]; &nbsp;Dr. Mindy Thompson Fullilove, author of Urban Alchemy: Finding Joy in America’s Sorted Out Cities; Kaid Benfield (People Habitat: 25 Ways to Think About Greener, Healthier Cities); Jeff Speck (Walkable City); John Norquist (CEO, Congress for the New Urbanism); Janet Flammang (The Taste for Civilization); Colin Beavan (No Impact Man), Jaime Correa (planner, architect and professor at the University of Miami) and others.</span></div><div style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Tickets for the reception must be purchased by Tuesday, June 13. For more information or to RSVP, <a href="http://conta.cc/2pCHL4G">follow this link</a>, email albanyroundtable@yahoo.com or call The University Club at 518-463-1151.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: 16px;"><br /></div>Moderatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714366351349325967noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2605871105817238281.post-85446560104546933512017-03-30T17:46:00.000-04:002017-03-30T17:46:06.770-04:00Dr. Carolyn J. Stefanco of The College of Saint Rose - Wed. 4/12<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.strose.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Carolyn-Stefanco_The-College-of-Saint-Rose-1-2-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://www.strose.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Carolyn-Stefanco_The-College-of-Saint-Rose-1-2-3.jpg" width="192" /></a></div>Dr. Carolyn J. Stefanco, the 11th president of The College of Saint Rose, will discuss the institution’s 2020 Strategic Plan and her vision for the future at the Albany Roundtable luncheon on Wednesday, April 12, at the National Register-listed University Club, 141 Washington Avenue at Dove Street in Albany. The meeting is open to the public.<br /><br />This past Fall, The College of Saint Rose welcomed the largest first-year class in its 96-year history, and began implementing its ambitious, new strategic plan called "To the Second Century." It consists of five goals that position Saint Rose for national and international recognition as a comprehensive institution with high-quality, academic programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Although this is a period of historic upheaval in higher education, Saint Rose remains committed to its founding mission, to student success, and to the Capital Region.<br /><br />Dr. Stefanco previously served as vice president and chief academic officer at Agnes Scott College in metropolitan Atlanta. Prior to her service there, she held leadership and teaching positions at two institutions in the California State University system, at Wheaton College in Massachusetts, and at Oklahoma State University. Dr. Stefanco earned her doctorate in history from Duke University, a master’s degree in history from Binghamton University, and a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Colorado at Boulder. She is a trustee of the American University in Bulgaria, is a board member of the Center for Economic Growth, and Hearst’s Women@Work, and serves on the Executive Committee of Albany Promise. She has played leadership roles in many American higher education organizations, and speaks and writes regularly about a variety of educational issues. Her research focuses on women and leadership.<br /><br />The cost for the luncheon is $20, which may be paid at the door. The Roundtable also offers its guests the option of paying in advance with a credit card at www.albanyroundtable.com. The University Club will serve a hot and cold buffet from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m., with the program commencing at 12:30. Reservations for the April 12 luncheon are required by Monday, April 10. and may be made by prepaying online, by calling 518-431-1400 (the Capital Region Chamber of Commerce) or by sending an e-mail to albanyroundtable@yahoo.com.Moderatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714366351349325967noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2605871105817238281.post-17878526973441307022017-02-20T22:18:00.000-05:002017-02-20T22:18:39.125-05:00Tony Iadicicco of Albany Center Gallery - THU 3/9<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://media.bizj.us/view/img/10345455/iadicicco-tony-1-2017-05*750xx5256-2957-0-486.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="223" src="https://media.bizj.us/view/img/10345455/iadicicco-tony-1-2017-05*750xx5256-2957-0-486.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br />Tony Iadicicco is a central, dynamic part of the Capital Region arts community, and has served as Executive Director of Albany Center Gallery since April, 2012. He’ll discuss the Gallery’s four-decade-long history and its plans for the future at the Albany Roundtable luncheon on THURSDAY, March 9 at the National Register-listed University Club, 141 Washington Avenue at Dove Street in Albany. The meeting is open to the public.<br /><br />Albany Center Gallery is a non-profit art space dedicated to exhibiting skillful contemporary art of the Mohawk Hudson region, and building a strong, knowledgeable audience for the visual arts. The gallery recently moved to a new location in Albany’s historic Arcade Building at 488 Broadway. They are a community-based organization supported by city, state, corporate and foundation funds, as well as fundraisers, individual donations and memberships.<br /><br />Tony was born into a military family and lived on a base in Germany before moving to Niskayuna. He received the Norman S. Rice Arts, Culture and Education Award from the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District in 2014; was named Best Local Artist by Capital Region Living Magazine in 2011; and was designated one of “Tomorrow’s Masters Today” by the Albany Institute of History &amp; Art and Art in 2010. Tony works tirelessly to connect people with the arts and promote the creative development of our next generation of leaders. “I paint to create beauty, working with colors to display movement, emotion, and balance,” he said. “Painting, for me, is a release that allows me to share my experiences and perspective with others - it's my deepest and most satisfying form of expression.”<br /><br />The cost for the luncheon is $20, which may be paid at the door. The Roundtable also offers its guests the option of paying in advance with a credit card at www.albanyroundtable.com. The University Club will serve a hot and cold buffet from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m., with the program commencing at 12:30. Reservations for the March 9 luncheon are required by Tuesday, March 7 and may be made by prepaying online, by calling 518-431-1400 (the Capital Region Chamber of Commerce) or by sending an e-mail to albanyroundtable@yahoo.com.Moderatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714366351349325967noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2605871105817238281.post-32993499571927837132017-01-19T22:14:00.000-05:002017-02-20T22:23:20.685-05:00Albany HS Students to address Albany Roundtable - 2/8<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 10.0pt; margin-right: 10.0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-align: center; text-autospace: none;"><br /></div><div class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; line-height: 115%;">After a multi-year hiatus, students from Albany High School’s International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme are once again regular guests at Albany Roundtable Luncheons. Learn from a panel of students what Albany High School means to them at a luncheon on Wednesday, February 8 at the National Register-listed <b>University Club, 141 Washington Avenue</b> at Dove Street in Albany. The meeting is open to the public.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; line-height: 115%;"><br /></div><div class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; line-height: 115%;">The IB’s programs are different from other curricula because they:<o:p></o:p></div><div class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; line-height: 115%; margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: &quot;symbol&quot;; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot;; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]-->encourages students of all ages to think critically and challenge assumptions; <o:p></o:p></div><div class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; line-height: 115%; margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: &quot;symbol&quot;; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot;; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]-->develop independently of government and national systems, incorporating quality practices from research and the global community of schools; <o:p></o:p></div><div class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; line-height: 115%; margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: &quot;symbol&quot;; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot;; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]-->encourage students of all ages to consider both local and global contexts; and<o:p></o:p></div><div class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; line-height: 115%; margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: &quot;symbol&quot;; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot;; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]-->develop multilingual students.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; line-height: 115%; margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><br /></div><div class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; line-height: 115%;">Presented from the perspective of students and not administrators, a panel of young people will host a data-informed dialogue on Albany High School. The panel will be moderated by senior David Powell, a member of the School’s Community Engagement Team who was inducted into the National Honor Society in 2016. He has attended Albany city schools for the whole of his educational career.</div><div class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></div><br /><div class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><br /></div><div class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">The cost for the luncheon is $20, which may be paid at the door. The Roundtable also offers its guests the option of paying in advance with a credit card at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.albanyroundtable.com/">www.albanyroundtable.com</a>. The University Club will serve a hot and cold buffet from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m., with the program commencing at 12:30.&nbsp;</div><div class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><br /></div><div class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">Reservations for the February 8 luncheon are required by Monday, February 6 and may be made by paying online, by calling 518-431-1400 (the Capital Region Chamber of Commerce) or by sending an e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:albanyroundtable@yahoo.com"><span style="color: blue;">albanyroundtable@yahoo.com</span></a>.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p><br /><br />Read a review of their talk:&nbsp;</div><div style="display: block; font-family: &quot;helvetica&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 12px auto 6px auto;"><a href="https://www.scribd.com/document/339875193/Spotlight-on-AHS-Students-Roundtable-by-KM-SIPOS#from_embed" style="text-decoration: underline;" title="View Spotlight on AHS Students - Roundtable by KM SIPOS on Scribd">Spotlight on AHS Students - Roundtable by KM SIPOS</a> on Scribd</div><iframe class="scribd_iframe_embed" data-aspect-ratio="0.7729220222793488" data-auto-height="false" frameborder="0" height="600" id="doc_70567" scrolling="no" src="https://www.scribd.com/embeds/339875193/content?start_page=1&amp;view_mode=scroll&amp;access_key=key-qcqaP4FjIldwhbKSh3Hq&amp;show_recommendations=true" width="100%"></iframe>Moderatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714366351349325967noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2605871105817238281.post-59919942194796792016-12-06T11:20:00.000-05:002016-12-06T11:20:03.201-05:00New Patroon Award will honor Global Institute for Health, Human Rights<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://ww4.hdnux.com/photos/51/31/44/10852611/5/920x920.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://ww4.hdnux.com/photos/51/31/44/10852611/5/920x920.jpg" height="229" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dr. Kamiar Alaie (rear, center left) and Dr. Arash Alaei (rear, center right) with Global Institute for Health &amp; Human Rights refugees project staff at UAlbany.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 115%; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="background: white; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in;"><span style="line-height: 150%;">The Albany Roundtable has selected the<a href="http://www.albany.edu/gihhr/"> <b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">Global Institute for Health and Human Rights</span></b></a><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">, its director Dr. Kamiar Alaei, and its associate director Dr. Arash Alaei, </span>to receive its prestigious <b><i>New Patroon Award</i></b> for finding hope in the act of learning and teaching at the intersection of health and human rights.</span><b><span style="line-height: 150%;"> </span></b><span style="line-height: 150%;">The award will be presented at the </span><span style="line-height: 150%;">Albany Roundtable luncheon on <b>Thursday, January 12.</b> <i>The Roundtable usually meets on the second Wednesday of the month but is changing the date of the January 2017 meeting to avoid a conflict with Governor Cuomo’s combined State of the State and Budget address.</i></span></div><div style="background: white; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in;"><span style="line-height: 150%;">Since the Global Institute for Health and Human Rights was founded in 2013, it has fostered research, education, policy, advocacy and development, and advanced the understanding and protection of health and human rights in a theoretical, academic, practical, and ethical context. The Institute’s collaborative and interdisciplinary model engages the intersection of health and human rights from a variety of angles, integrating fields of study ranging from philosophy to urban planning to law and public health.</span></div><div style="background: white; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in;"><span style="line-height: 150%;">Chris Hawver, President of the Albany Roundtable, said, “The Global Institute has a number of ongoing international projects in the areas of drug policy, environment, international health law, criminal justice, HIV/AIDS prevention and care, and human rights advocacy, research &amp; health policy. The Founders of the Institute believe that Health and human rights are deeply interconnected. They hold that health is itself a basic human right, and it is an important precondition for the meaningful fulfillment of a wide range of other human rights. We are delighted to honor the Alaei brothers with the New Patroon Award.”</span>&nbsp;</div><div style="background: white; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in;"><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;">The featured speaker for the January 12 luncheon is Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan, and he luncheon is sponsored by KeyBank N.A.&nbsp;</span></div><div style="background: white; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in;">The Albany Roundtable established its Good Patroon Award 1988 to celebrate outstanding contributions to the community by institutions and individuals. While the Good Patroon Award has traditionally honored organizations and individuals with a long record of service to the community, the Roundtable launched its New Patroon Award in 2011 to highlight and encourage the work of newer organizations.</div><div style="background: white; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in;"><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;">The most recent Good Patroon Award winners include WAMC Northeast Public Radio; Historic Albany Foundation; Hon. </span><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;">&nbsp;</span><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;">John J. McEneny for his career in</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">&nbsp;</span></span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; text-indent: 0.5in;">public service</span><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;">; Ruth Pelham and the Music Mobile; and Amy Klein and Capital District Community Gardens. Catherine Hedgeman and The Stakeholders, Inc. received the first New Patroon Award in 2011, followed by Jeff Mirel and The Albany Barn in 2012; Edwards Grimes-Carrión and Grand Street Community Arts in 2013, All Over Albany in 2014 and Albany Chefs’ Food &amp; Wine Festival in 2015. (The Global Institute for Health and Human Rights is the 2016 honoree, but the doctors’ travel schedules prevented them from receiving the award until January 2017.)</span></div><div style="background: white; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in;">Reservations are required and seating is limited. The cost for the luncheon is $20, which may be paid at the door. The Roundtable also offers its guests the option of paying in advance with a credit card at <a href="file:///C:/Users/cryan/Dropbox/Albany%20Roundtable/patroon/www.albanyroundtable.com">www.albanyroundtable.com</a>. The University Club will serve a hot and cold buffet from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m., with the program commencing at 12:30. Reservations for the January 12 luncheon are required by Friday, January 6 and may be made by prepaying online, by calling 518-431-1400 (the Capital Region Chamber) or by sending an e-mail to <a href="mailto:albanyroundtable@yahoo.com">albanyroundtable@yahoo.com</a>.<br />&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; “When he died in 1839, Stephen Van Rensselaer III was remembered as ‘The Good Patroon’ for his benevolent attitude toward the residents of Rensselaerswyck,” said Hawver. “The Good Patroon and New Patroon Awards are the Albany Roundtable’s means of honoring those leaders who make our community a better place to live. We are so pleased to be able to present the <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">Global Institute for Health and Human Rights and its founders </span>with this award.”</div><div class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in;"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in;"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in;"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 115%;"> </div><div class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in;"><o:p></o:p></div>Moderatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714366351349325967noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2605871105817238281.post-2802011074882072502016-10-28T14:28:00.000-04:002016-10-28T14:28:26.365-04:00Troy Mayor Patrick Madden - 11/9<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://mgtvwten.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/madden.png?w=650" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://mgtvwten.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/madden.png?w=650" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br />Patrick Madden was elected Mayor of the City of Troy on November 3, 2015. He’ll provide a recap of his first year in office and a look at Troy’s future at the Albany Roundtable luncheon on Wednesday, November 9 at the National Register-listed University Club, 141 Washington Avenue at Dove Street in Albany. The meeting is open to the public.<br /><br />Madden’s mayoral campaign sought to strengthen the city’s neighborhoods, confront the challenge of urban blight, improve fiscal oversight of city finances, and expand economic opportunity. Previously, Mayor Madden served for 30 years as Executive Director of the Troy Rehabilitation and Improvement Program (TRIP), a community development corporation with a strong commitment to providing a path to home ownership through financial management counseling and educational programing, helping thousands of families purchase their first home.<br /><br />Born and raised in the City of Troy, Madden graduated with a B.A. in Philosophy and Political Science from SUNY Albany, and earned his J.D. at Albany Law School. He has previously served as a board member for numerous community organizations, including Rensselaer County ARC, the Neighborhood Risk Management Corporation, Joseph’s House and Shelter, Troy Community Land Bank, and the Rensselaer County Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness.<br /><br />The cost for the luncheon is $20, which may be paid at the door. The Roundtable also offers its guests the option of paying in advance with a credit card at www.albanyroundtable.blogspot.com. The University Club will serve a hot and cold buffet from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m., with the program commencing at 12:30. Reservations for the October 13 luncheon are required by Tuesday, November 8 and may be made by prepaying online, by calling 518-431-1400 (the Capital Region Chamber of Commerce) or by sending an e-mail to albanyroundtable@yahoo.com.Moderatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714366351349325967noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2605871105817238281.post-59714380709596471972016-09-20T20:07:00.000-04:002016-09-20T20:07:37.945-04:00Breathing Lights - THURSDAY October 13<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%;"><a href="http://www.bbhub.io/dotorg/sites/2/2015/06/Albany_No_Type-1024x576.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://www.bbhub.io/dotorg/sites/2/2015/06/Albany_No_Type-1024x576.jpg" width="400" /></a><br /><br />The Albany Roundtable kicks off its 2016-17 season on Thursday, October 13 with a presentation from the project director and lead artist behind<b> <i>Breathing Lights</i></b> – a temporary public art installation that will illuminate the windows of hundreds of vacant homes in the cities of Albany, Schenectady and Troy this fall. <i>The Roundtable usually meets on the second Wednesday of the month but is changing the date of the October 2016 meeting to avoid a conflict with Yom Kippur. </i>Albany Roundtable luncheon meetings are held at the National Register-listed <b>University Club, 141 Washington Avenue</b> at Dove Street in Albany, and are open to the public.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%;"><br /></div><div class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%;">This October and November, <i>Breathing Lights</i> will illuminate the windows of hundreds of vacant buildings in Albany, Schenectady and Troy. Warm light will fill each window with a diffuse glow that mimics the gentle rhythm of human breathing. Concentrated in neighborhoods with high levels of vacancy, <i>Breathing Lights</i>will transform abandoned structures from pockets of shadows into places of warmth. Visit <a href="http://www.breathinglights.com/">www.breathinglights.com/</a>to learn more about the project.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%;"><br /></div><div class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%;"><i>Breathing Lights </i>was a winner of the Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge which engages mayors to collaborate with artists on developing innovative public art projects that enrich communities and attract visitors. This unprecedented, multi-city installation will transform public streets into an evocative experience and provide a platform to reinvigorate partners around the Capital Region’s most visible symptom of decades of disinvestment.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%;"><br /></div><div class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%;">Project director Judie Gilmore is an independent arts consultant, curator and writer who works with organizations and individuals on public projects, exhibitions, site-specific installations and project development. Prior to joining <i>Breathing Lights</i>, she served as the Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program where she developed large-scale public art initiatives that focused on neighborhood economic development, behavioral health, workforce development and prisoner re-entry. She received a BA in art history from Johns Hopkins University, and an MPA, concentrating in cultural strategies and community development, from NYU where she was a Public Service Fellow.</div><div class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%;"><br /></div><div class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%;">Lead artist Adam Frelin uses art to insert emblematic moments into everyday life. In his artwork, these moments often take place at points where the natural and constructed worlds intersect. He has shown widely across the nation and has received numerous awards and residencies both here and abroad. He has published two books of photography and has had several artworks commissioned throughout the world. Frelin received a BFA from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and an MFA from University of California, San Diego. Currently he is an Associate Professor of art at the SUNY University at Albany, and lives in Troy. Learn more about his work at <a href="http://www.adamfrelin.com/">www.adamfrelin.com</a>.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%;"><br /></div><br /><div class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">The cost for the luncheon is $20, which may be paid at the door. The Roundtable also offers its guests the option of paying in advance with a credit card at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.albanyroundtable.blogspot.com/">www.albanyroundtable.blogspot.com</a>. The University Club will serve a hot and cold buffet from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m., with the program commencing at 12:30. Reservations for the October 13 luncheon are required by Tuesday, October 11 and may be made by prepaying online, by calling 518-431-1400 (the Albany Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce) or by sending an e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:albanyroundtable@yahoo.com"><span style="color: blue;">albanyroundtable@yahoo.com</span></a>.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></div>Moderatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714366351349325967noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2605871105817238281.post-1718217951472173392016-04-21T14:26:00.000-04:002016-04-21T14:26:09.271-04:00An Evening with Matt Tomasulo – Wednesday, May 18 <h4>“Civic Instigator” and Founder of Walk [Your City] will speak at Roundtable Annual Meeting&nbsp;</h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BGq6LDk13b4/VxkZ-4lUvCI/AAAAAAAAAsw/KAx7bsOp1mEgcIEGrbN3e1Letkcpsf_nwCLcB/s1600/invitation-final-2016-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="285" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BGq6LDk13b4/VxkZ-4lUvCI/AAAAAAAAAsw/KAx7bsOp1mEgcIEGrbN3e1Letkcpsf_nwCLcB/s400/invitation-final-2016-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />In October, 2015, Albany deployed 100 Walk [Your City] signs at 16 intersections to promote the city’s heritage and walkability. In May, the Albany Roundtable will welcome the founder of Walk [Your City] as its Visiting Speaker.<br /><br />Matt Tomasulo, “Chief Instigator” behind Walk [Your City], an emerging civic platform that helps cities put people first and embrace walkability through online tools, will be the featured speaker at the Albany Roundtable’s Annual Meeting on Wednesday, May 18, 2016.<br /><br />The event is open to the public, and will be held at the National Register-listed University Club of Albany, 141 Washington Avenue at Dove Street. The meeting will take place from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., and will feature a social hour with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, a short update on the Albany Roundtable Civic Luncheon Series, the presentation of the Good Patroon Award, the presentation the Albany Roundtable Scholarship for Civic Leadership, and a talk by the Visiting Speaker. <a href="http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=9gfiy7cab&amp;oeidk=a07eckuzzm9d96dae48">Tickets are $40</a> and include light fare and open bar.<br /><br />Matt holds a dual masters degree from UNC Chapel Hill and NC State in City &amp; Regional Planning and Landscape Architecture where he was recipient of the Wings on Wings award, the Robert Stipe Fellowship, and 3 national Student ASLA awards. Professionally, Matt has earned national and international recognition for his work in design and development, winning the Urban Land Institute’s Hines Urban Design Competition, Public Interest Design’s Global Design Award, and CORE77’s DIY Design Award. He has successfully funded two Kickstarter projects totaling $48,000 from 1,500 backers and is a Next City Vanguard, a “40 Under 40” class of new urban leaders.<br /><br />Major sponsors for the event are The Capital District Transportation Committee and The Capital District Transportation Authority; with additional support from the Society of Architectural Historians, Turpin Bannister Chapter. Planners should note that this event has been approved for 1.0 AICP certification maintenance credits.<br /><br />Walk [Your City] grew out of Walk Raleigh, a catalytic guerrilla wayfinding project that spread to hundreds of communities around the globe. WalkRaleigh was included in the 13th Venice Biennale and Tomasulo’s work has received numerous accolades and been featured by BBC News, TED.com, The Atlantic, Bloomberg, Fast Company, NPR and many others.<br /><br />“The Albany Roundtable has embraced the concepts of smart growth, New Urbanism and sustainability since it was founded in 1979,” said Chris Hawver, president of the all-volunteer 501c3 corporation. “Albany’s Walk [Your City] signs point to assets or destinations – cultural, historic, commercial, open space – that are worth walking to. We’re delighted that Matt Tomasulo is sharing his expertise with the Albany Roundtable. We hope that those who attend the program will go on to help Albany and many other Capital Region communities continue to celebrate and foster walkability.”<br /><br />The Albany Roundtable’s previous Visiting Speakers have included Dr. Mindy Thompson Fullilove, author of Urban Alchemy: Finding Joy in America’s Sorted Out Cities; Kaid Benfield (People Habitat: 25 Ways to Think About Greener, Healthier Cities); Jeff Speck (Walkable City); John Norquist (CEO, Congress for the New Urbanism); Janet Flammang (The Taste for Civilization); Colin Beavan (No Impact Man), Jaime Correa (planner, architect and professor at the University of Miami) and others.<br /><br /><a href="http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=9gfiy7cab&amp;oeidk=a07eckuzzm9d96dae48">Tickets</a> for the reception must be purchased by Monday, May 16. For more information, email <a href="mailto:albanyroundtable@yahoo.com">albanyroundtable@yahoo.com</a> or call The University Club at 518-414-3555.<br /><div><br /></div>Moderatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714366351349325967noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2605871105817238281.post-33260536918473955562016-03-14T10:55:00.000-04:002016-03-14T10:55:41.462-04:00Lessons from the Cuban Experience - 4/13<h4>Steven Englehart to discuss Adirondack Architectural Heritage trip to Cuba at Albany Roundtable</h4><h4><i style="font-weight: normal;">“Preserving Patrimony: Lessons from the Cuban Experience”</i></h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://mlsvc01-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/ad41489b001/1c63c2bf-29bc-4791-8190-d97a5d371eed.jpg?ver=1457920434000" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://mlsvc01-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/ad41489b001/1c63c2bf-29bc-4791-8190-d97a5d371eed.jpg?ver=1457920434000" width="177" /></a></div>When Adirondack Architectural Heritage — also known as AARCH — took a tour group to Cuba in early 2016, it built a 1,500-mile-long bridge between the Adirondacks and the island, which has been closed off to Americans for 60 years. What members saw, learned and came to feel about the historic places - the soul of the nation - and the Cubans’ efforts to save and restore them was both surprising and familiar.<br /><br />AARCH’s executive director Steven Engelhart will explore what the group learned about Cuba’s history, culture, and preservation efforts, and what it taught them about our own history and preservation challenges. The presentation will take place on Wednesday, April 13 at the National Register-listed University Club, 141 Washington Avenue at Dove Street in Albany. Albany Roundtable luncheon meetings are open to the public.<br /><br />Steven Engelhart is the Executive Director of Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH), the regional historic preservation organization of the Adirondack Park. AARCH's mission is to promote better public understanding, appreciation and stewardship of the region's built environment. Among AARCH’s many activities are: sponsoring a series of tours of historic places during the summer and fall; conducting workshops; giving slide presentations on a variety of subjects; publishing a Newsletter; staffing Camp Santanoni, and providing technical assistance to individuals, organizations and local governments.<br /><br />Steven is a native of the region and has a B.A. degree from SUNY Plattsburgh and a M.S. in historic preservation from the University of Vermont. He is the author of Crossing the River: Historic Bridges of the AuSable River, a small book about bridges and local history of the AuSable Valley. He resides in Wadhams.<br /><br />Reservations are required and seating is limited. The cost for the luncheon is $20, which may be paid at the door. The Roundtable also offers its guests the option of paying in advance with a credit card at www.albanyroundtable.com. The University Club will serve a hot and cold buffet from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m., with the program commencing at 12:30. Reservations for the April 13 luncheon are required by Tuesday, April 12 and may be made by prepaying online, by calling 518-431-1400 (the Capital Region Chamber) or by sending an e-mail to albanyroundtable@yahoo.com.<br /><div><br /></div>Moderatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714366351349325967noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2605871105817238281.post-65458320284542207072016-02-23T18:08:00.000-05:002016-02-23T18:28:55.606-05:00Dr. Karl Lawrence - Enabling Tomorrow's Workforce - 3/9/16<h4>Dr. Karl Lawrence to address Enabling Tomorrow’s Workforce at Albany Roundtable<br /><i>“How Industry and Academia can help close the Skills Gap”</i></h4><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ecwp.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2014/09/Karl-Lawrence-214x300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://ecwp.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2014/09/Karl-Lawrence-214x300.jpg" /></a></div>Dr. Karl Lawrence, dean, Excelsior College School of Business and Technology, will explore the intersection of higher education and the private sector, and the role academic-industry partnerships can play in supporting our region’s competitiveness in the global economy. The presentation will take place on Wednesday, March 9 at the National Register-listed University Club, 141 Washington Avenue at Dove Street in Albany. Albany Roundtable luncheon meetings are open to the public.<br /><br />His talk, “Enabling Tomorrow’s Workforce: How Industry and Academia Collaborations Can Help Close the Skills Gap,” will show that properly leveraged, academic-industry partnerships can accelerate the skilling and upskilling of the region’s workforce, facilitate knowledge transfer and ultimately lead to social and economic gains. Dr. Lawrence will offer several insights, including a broader acceptance of workforce training for college credit, new federal education-workforce development programs, and competency-based education.<br /><br />Dr. Karl Lawrence is a trained financial economist who previously served as assistant professor at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, where he headed up the University’s Wall Street Initiative, which was geared toward preparing students for careers in investment banking. From 1996 through 1999, he served as risk manager for Florida’s $125 billion pension fund. Dr. Lawrence also served as associate dean of Business at Excelsior College, chair of the Business and Economics Department at Fort Valley State University, and as an assistant finance professor at American University of the Middle East.<br /><br />Application forms will be available for The Albany Roundtable Scholarship during the luncheon. The scholarship in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded to a high school senior who is recommended by a member in good standing of the Albany Roundtable. The application must be submitted by a student in his or her senior year of high school, and will be awarded contingent upon acceptance an attendance at a two- or four-year college or university. Applications must be postmarked no later than Friday, April 1, 2016, and the scholarships will be awarded at the Roundtable’s Annual Meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 18 at the University Club of Albany.<br /><br />Reservations are required and seating is limited. The cost for the luncheon is $20, which may be paid at the door. The Roundtable also offers its guests the option of paying in advance with a credit card at www.albanyroundtable.com. The University Club will serve a hot and cold buffet from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m., with the program commencing at 12:30. Reservations for the March 9 luncheon are required by Tuesday, March 8 and may be made by <a href="http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=9gfiy7cab&amp;oeidk=a07ecb4ecj590ebc9b4">prepaying online</a>, by calling 518-431-1400 (the Capital Region Chamber) or by sending an e-mail to <a href="mailto:albanyroundtable@yahoo.com">albanyroundtable@yahoo.com</a>.<br /><div><br /></div>Moderatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714366351349325967noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2605871105817238281.post-53039793418930389402016-01-19T20:54:00.001-05:002016-01-19T20:54:25.730-05:00Political strategists Greenberg, Bellafiore on Wednesday, 2/10<h4>“Politics in 2016: a peek into the crystal ball, or perhaps through the looking glass”</h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kFX3emfDNxU/Vp7hVrTPZQI/AAAAAAAAAqI/lNW1J3q3xcY/s1600/Insiders1117.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="226" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kFX3emfDNxU/Vp7hVrTPZQI/AAAAAAAAAqI/lNW1J3q3xcY/s400/Insiders1117.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Albany veterans, strategists and pundits Steve Greenberg and Bob Bellafiore will provide insights and prognostications for what will be the most interesting year in state and national politics since at least 2015. The presentation will take place on Wednesday, February 10 at the National Register-listed University Club, 141 Washington Avenue at Dove Street in Albany. Albany Roundtable luncheon meetings are open to the public.<br /><br />Steven Greenberg is the founder and principal of <a href="http://www.greenbergpr.com/">Greenberg Public Relations</a>, and has more than 30 years of political and communications experience. His 12 years in the New York State Assembly culminated as Press Secretary for two former New York State Assembly Speakers – Mel Miller and Saul Weprin. For nine years, he was Communications Director for former New York State Comptroller H. Carl McCall. Steve appears weekly on “The Insiders” segment on Capital Tonight, which airs nightly on Time Warner news stations across New York. He also appears regularly on “New York Now,” a statewide PBS public affairs program.<br /><br />Bob Bellafiore began his career as a journalist and covered New York State government and politics for The Associated Press before joining The Business Council as Communications Director in 1991 and later joining Gov. George Pataki’s staff as his first Press Secretary. Bob later served as President of the State University of New York’s Charter Schools Institute, and spent nearly eight years leading Eric Mower and Associates’ successful public strategy practice. Before founding <a href="http://www.stanhope-ny.com/">Stanhope Partners</a> in 2012, Bob served as Vice President of Partner Services and Strategic Initiatives for National Heritage Academies, a national charter school management organization, where he was chief development officer and a member of the executive management team. He appears regularly on YNN’s popular nightly public affairs program “Capital Tonight” and public radio’s “The Capitol Pressroom.”<br /><br />Reservations are required and seating is limited. The cost for the luncheon is $20, which may be paid at the door. The Roundtable also offers its guests the option of paying in advance with a credit card at www.albanyroundtable.com. The University Club will serve a hot and cold buffet from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m., with the program commencing at 12:30. Reservations for the February 10 luncheon are required by Tuesday, February 9 and may be made by <a href="http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=9gfiy7cab&amp;oeidk=a07ec55s90624f179c8">prepaying online</a>, by calling 518-431-1400 (the Capital Region Chamber) or by sending an e-mail to <a href="mailto:albanyroundtable@yahoo.com">albanyroundtable@yahoo.com</a>.Moderatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714366351349325967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2605871105817238281.post-54796795277421751202015-12-20T21:16:00.000-05:002016-01-06T13:43:48.756-05:00Mayor Sheehan at the Roundtable - THU 1/14/16<br /><h4>***Note: meeting date changed to avoid schedule conflict***</h4><div><span style="color: red;">THIS EVENT HAS REACHED CAPACITY - NO ADDITIONAL RSVPS WILL BE ACCEPTED</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ww2.hdnux.com/photos/32/76/10/7070269/15/920x920.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://ww2.hdnux.com/photos/32/76/10/7070269/15/920x920.jpg" height="321" width="400" /></a></div>Mayor Kathy Sheehan will address the first Albany Roundtable luncheon of 2016 on THURSDAY, January 14 at the National Register-listed University Club, 141 Washington Avenue at Dove Street in Albany. <i>&nbsp;The Roundtable usually meets on the second Wednesday of the month but is changing the date of the January 2016 meeting to avoid a conflict with Governor Cuomo’s combined State of the State and Budget address. </i>Albany Roundtable luncheon meetings are open to the public.<br /><br />Mayor Sheehan became the 75th mayor of Albany in 2014. &nbsp;Mayor Sheehan has dedicated her administration to unleashing Albany’s full potential, leading with a commitment to community, equity, and opportunity. She is an energetic champion of the renaissance now underway in Albany, and is working to revitalize all of the City’s neighborhoods.<br /><br />Mayor Sheehan is committed to efficient and responsive government that includes diverse community voices. In her first year in office, she initiated major changes, including common sense budget savings, the launch of an overhaul to the City’s outdated zoning code, a renewal of Albany’s parks, traffic calming initiatives to make Albany’s streets safer for pedestrians and bicyclists, and the steady transformation of the City’s downtown into a new urban neighborhood.<br /><br />She is also a founding member of the Albany Promise, a coalition of community members, educators, service providers and business leaders working to ensure that every child in Albany succeeds academically.<br /><br />Growing up in a large family that valued hard work and community service, Kathy put herself through college, earning a bachelor’s degree in journalism. After a five-year career in communications, Kathy attended Albany Law School on an academic scholarship, graduating magna cum laude in 1994. After working for a highly regarded law firm, she went on to become vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary of Intermagnetics General Corporation, a leading medical device manufacturer based in Latham.<br /><br />KeyBank N.A. is the sponsor of the January 14 luncheon. <br /><br />Reservations are required and seating is limited. The cost for the luncheon is $20, which may be paid at the door. The Roundtable also offers its guests the option of paying in advance with a credit card at www.albanyroundtable.com. The University Club will serve a hot and cold buffet from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m., with the program commencing at 12:30. Reservations for the January 14 luncheon are required by Tuesday, January 12 and may be made by prepaying online, by calling 518-431-1400 (the Capital Region Chamber) or by sending an e-mail to albanyroundtable@yahoo.com.Moderatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714366351349325967noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2605871105817238281.post-49006872770352044082015-10-25T10:55:00.000-04:002015-12-07T10:57:44.731-05:00Carrie Hillenbrandt, BBL Hospitality - 11/10<h4>***Note: Date Changed to 11/10 to avoid conflict with Veteran’s Day***</h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media.bizj.us/view/img/2271071/carrie-hillenbrandt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media.bizj.us/view/img/2271071/carrie-hillenbrandt.jpg" height="153" width="200" /></a></div>Carrie Hillenbrandt, Director of Sales and Marketing for BBL Hospitality - the company behind downtown Albany’s new Marriott Renaissance hotel - will address the Albany Roundtable on Tuesday, November 10. The Roundtable usually meets on the second Wednesday of the month but is changing the date of the November 2015 meeting to avoid a conflict with Veteran’s Day. Albany Roundtable luncheon meetings are held at the National Register-listed University Club, 141 Washington Avenue at Dove Street in Albany, and are open to the public.<br /><br />BBL Hospitality is a full-service hotel management company offering hotel owners and developers a single, high-quality source for construction, financing, and asset management services. They are also the owners of multiple restaurants and 12 top-quality hotels in New York, New Jersey, West Virginia, and Florida.<br /><br />Carrie worked with BBL Construction Services, the ownership group and designers on the transformation of the historic DeWitt Clinton Hotel to the newly opened Renaissance Albany Hotel. The hotel combines old world charm with handsome dark wood paneling and stunning marble floors, with modern touches of convenience and flair. As a part of the exclusive and upscale Marriott Renaissance label, the hotel will provide an unparalleled level of service to guests, including access to Renaissance Navigators, local experts ready to assist guests in discovering local flavors and activities.<br /><br />A graduate of Siena College with a degree in marketing, Carrie began her career as a Graduate in Development Manager for Interstate Hotels, Inc. &nbsp;Working in all departments of the hotel, Carrie then specialized in Revenue Management and Sales for various brands such as Marriott, Omni, and Crowne Plaza. &nbsp;Carrie has over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry and currently leads the strategic sales efforts for BBL Hospitality’s 13 managed hotels and 13 restaurants. She plays an integrated role in working with the hotel and sales personnel to develop new opportunities and grow existing business. &nbsp;With membership in industry-specific associations such as ESSAE (Empire State Society of Association Executives), and MPI (Meeting Professionals International), Carrie achieved her designation as a Certified Meeting Professional. <br /><br />The cost for the luncheon is $20, which may be paid at the door. The Roundtable also offers its guests the option of paying in advance with a credit card at www.albanyroundtable.com. The University Club will serve a hot and cold buffet from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m., with the program commencing at 12:30. Reservations for the November 10 luncheon are required by Monday, November 9 and may be made by prepaying online, by calling 518-431-1400 (the Albany Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce) or by sending an e-mail to albanyroundtable@yahoo.com.<br /><div><br /></div>Moderatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714366351349325967noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2605871105817238281.post-85850913086414025632015-09-30T19:05:00.001-04:002015-09-30T19:05:35.201-04:00Albany Chefs' Food & Wine Fest Organizers Honored as "New Patroon:<h3>Award will be presented at October 14 Luncheon&nbsp;</h3><h4>Group to be honored for providing “sustainable funding for the for the support and preservation of the not-for-profit arts community in Albany”</h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://alloveralbany.com/assets_c/2014/01/wine_and_dine_for_arts_wine_glasses-thumb-525x347-15665.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://alloveralbany.com/assets_c/2014/01/wine_and_dine_for_arts_wine_glasses-thumb-525x347-15665.jpg" height="211" width="320" /></a></div>The Albany Roundtable has selected the <a href="http://www.albanywinefest.com/index.php">Albany Chefs’ Food &amp; Wine Festival: Wine &amp; Dine for the Arts</a>, its founder Yono Purnomo and its organizers to receive its prestigious New Patroon Award for providing sustainable funding to the not-for-profit arts community in Albany. The award will be presented at the Albany Roundtable luncheon on Wednesday, October 14.<br /><br />Since their inaugural event in 2010, the Albany Chefs have presented a 3-day food and wine-themed festival that promotes local restaurants, chefs, and their innovative cuisine; educates consumers on healthy, sustainable agriculture; and donates all net income directly to deserving non-profit arts organizations. In 2015, the group made a record-breaking donation of $127,927 and boosted their six-year total contributions to $534,656.<br /><br />Chris Hawver, President of the Albany Roundtable, said, “According to Kaid Benfield, author of People Habitat and the Roundtable’s visiting speaker in May, 2014, ‘one of the indicators of a healthy community – the kind of place that is likely to be loved and endure – is good evidence of creative expression. Whether it’s painting, photography, music, dance, sculpture, performance or something else, people like being around artists …’ The Albany Chefs’ Food &amp; Wine Festival gives hundreds of people the chance to show their support for our city’s beloved arts and cultural organizations. We are delighted to honor the organizers of this event with the New Patroon award.”<br /><br />The featured speaker for the October 14 luncheon is Jeff Mirel, Executive Vice President at The Rosenblum Companies and Board President of the Albany Barn. The Albany Barn, a creative arts incubator and community art center in Albany’s Arbor Hill neighborhood, has been a recipient of funding through the Albany Chefs’ Food &amp; Wine Festival. “This is an incredibly exciting time for our region, and demographic trends favor the continuing revitalization of our urban centers,” said Mirel. “But with that momentum comes hard questions about how we can remake the urban ‘renewal’ of the twentieth century, and align public, social, cultural, educational, industry and technology resources for more equitable, sustainable development.”<br /><br />The Albany Roundtable established its Good Patroon Award 1988 to celebrate outstanding contributions to the community by institutions and individuals. While the Good Patroon Award has traditionally honored organizations and individuals with a long record of service to the community, the Roundtable launched its New Patroon Award in 2011 to highlight and encourage the work of newer organizations.<br /><br />The most recent Good Patroon Award winners include Historic Albany Foundation; Hon. &nbsp;John J. McEneny for his career in public service; Ruth Pelham and the Music Mobile; Amy Klein and Capital District Community Gardens; Maude Baum, Artistic Director of eba Dance Theatre; housing and social justice advocates Roger and Maria Markovics; and Christine M. Miles, Director of the Albany Institute of History and Art. Catherine Hedgeman and The Stakeholders, Inc. received the first New Patroon Award in 2011, followed by Jeff Mirel and The Albany Barn in 2012; and Edwards Grimes-Carrión and Grand Street Community Arts in 2013, and All Over Albany in 2014.<br /><br />The October 14 Roundtable Luncheon begins at 12:00 noon and will be held at the National Register-listed University Club of Albany at 141 Washington Avenue. The luncheon is open to the public and the cost is $20, which may be paid at the door. The Roundtable also offers the option of paying in advance with a credit card at www.albanyroundtable.blogspot.com. The University Club will serve lunch from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m., with the program commencing at 12:30. Reservations are required by Tuesday, October 13 and may be made by <a href="http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event;jsessionid=AB237443DAB3981C813DB38BE47E8ED1.worker_registrant?llr=9gfiy7cab&amp;oeidk=a07ebjw1mv5ed652fca">prepaying online</a>, by calling 518-431-1400 (the Albany Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce) or by sending an e-mail to albanyroundtable@yahoo.com.<br /><br />“When he died in 1839, Stephen Van Rensselaer III was remembered as ‘The Good Patroon’ for his benevolent attitude toward the residents of Rensselaerswyck,” said Hawver. “The Good Patroon and New Patroon Awards are the Albany Roundtable’s means of honoring those leaders who make our community a better place to live. We are so pleased to be able to present the Albany Chefs’ Food &amp; Wine Festival: Wine &amp; Dine for the Arts, its founder Yono Purnomo and its organizers with this award.”Moderatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714366351349325967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2605871105817238281.post-78572833275487746002015-09-14T21:18:00.000-04:002015-09-14T22:03:15.145-04:00Jeff Mirel of Rosenblum Companies, Albany Barn - October 14<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 10.0pt; margin-right: 10.0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-align: center; text-autospace: none;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.rosenblumcompanies.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Jeff-313x430.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.rosenblumcompanies.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Jeff-313x430.jpg" height="320" width="232" /></a></div><div class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%;"><b>Jeff Mirel</b>, Executive Vice President at <a href="http://www.rosenblumcompanies.com/">The Rosenblum Companies</a> and Board President of the <a href="http://www.albanybarn.org/fusion2015/">Albany Barn</a>, will address the Albany Roundtable on <b>Wednesday, October14</b>. Albany Roundtable luncheon meetings are held at the National Register-listed <b>University Club, 141 Washington Avenue</b> at Dove Street in Albany, and are open to the public.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%;"><span style="line-height: 150%;"><br /></span></div><div class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%;"><span style="line-height: 150%;">Mirel joined The Rosenblum Companies, a developer and manager of premier properties in the Capital Region, in 2014.&nbsp; Rosenblum’s Great Oaks Office Park in Guilderland is one of the most desirable office locations in the Albany area and the company’s inaugural residential project, </span><i style="line-height: 150%;">17 Chapel</i><span style="line-height: 150%;">, is downtown Albany’s first and only luxury condominium building. The Albany Business Review recognized </span><i style="line-height: 150%;">17 Chapel</i><span style="line-height: 150%;"> as one of “50 Projects That Are Reshaping Life and Business in the Capital Region.”&nbsp;</span></div><div class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%;"><span style="line-height: 150%;"><br /></span></div><div class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%;"><span style="line-height: 150%;">Mirel also founded Albany Barn, Inc. and led the non-profit’s successful efforts to establish a creative arts incubator and community art center called The Barn, partnering with the Albany Housing Authority and the City of Albany to repurpose a 40,000+ square foot former school building in the city’s Arbor Hill neighborhood. The Barn, which opened fully in late April 2014, consists of 22 affordable live/work apartments and over 13,000 square feet of highly subsidized work and rehearsal suites, a recording studio, and ample exhibition, performance and programming space.</span></div><div class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%;"><span style="line-height: 150%;"><br /></span></div><div class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%;">Previously, Jeff spent seven years as a senior manager at FirstLight Fiber (formerly Tech Valley Communications), implementing the company’s municipal wireless broadband program, which included Albany FreeNet, a free WiFi Internet access service available in distressed City of Albany neighborhoods.&nbsp; <o:p></o:p></div><div class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%;"><br /></div><div class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%;">“This is an incredibly exciting time for our region, and demographic trends favor the continuing revitalization of our urban centers,” said Mirel. “But with that momentum comes hard questions about how we can remake the urban ‘renewal’ of the twentieth century, and align public, social, cultural, educational, industry and technology resources for more equitable, sustainable development.”<o:p></o:p></div><div class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%;"><br /></div><div class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%;">Mirel is a BSBA graduate of Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business (cum laude).&nbsp; He served on the Community Engagement and Empowerment Committee for Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan’s Transition Team, the City of Albany 2030 Comprehensive Plan Board, the Arbor Hill Implementation Team, and the Albany County District Attorney’s Community Accountability Board.</div><div class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><br /></span></div><div class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">The Roundtable’s&nbsp;</span>New Patroon Award<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">&nbsp;will be presented at the October luncheon to the <b><a href="http://www.albanywinefest.com/index.php">Albany Chefs’ Food &amp; Wine Festival:Wine &amp; Dine for the Arts</a></b>, its founder Yono Purnomo and its organizers for providing sustainable funding for the support and preservation of the not-for-profit arts community</span> in Albany. The festival has provided more than $500,000 to arts and culture organizations since its inception in January, 2010.</div><div class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><br /></div><br /><div class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">The cost for the luncheon is $20, which may be paid at the door. The Roundtable also offers its guests the option of <a href="http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=9gfiy7cab&amp;oeidk=a07ebjw1mv5ed652fca">paying in advancewith a credit card</a>. The University Club will serve a hot and cold buffet from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m., with the program commencing at 12:30. Reservations for the October 14 luncheon are required by Tuesday, October 13 and may be made by <a href="https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ebjw1mv5ed652fca&amp;oseq=&amp;c=&amp;ch=">prepaying online</a>, by calling 518-431-1400 (the Albany Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce) or by sending an e-mail to&nbsp;<span style="color: blue;"><a href="mailto:albanyroundtable@yahoo.com"><span style="color: blue;">albanyroundtable@yahoo.com</span></a></span>.&nbsp;</div>Moderatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714366351349325967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2605871105817238281.post-54546796004451373742015-04-12T16:48:00.000-04:002015-05-04T13:37:14.201-04:00An Evening with Dr. Mindy Thompson Fullilove - Thursday, 5/21<h4>Author of Urban Alchemy: Finding Joy in America’s Sorted Out Cities will speak at Roundtable Annual Meeting&nbsp;</h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gYxxFPvyENI/VSrZ5qbe5iI/AAAAAAAAAh8/MX-mNIxKbJE/s1600/cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gYxxFPvyENI/VSrZ5qbe5iI/AAAAAAAAAh8/MX-mNIxKbJE/s1600/cover.jpg" width="227" /></a></div>What if divided neighborhoods were causing public health problems? What if a new approach to planning and design could tackle both the built environment and collective well-being at the same time?<br /><br />Dr. Mindy Thompson Fullilove, author of Urban Alchemy: Finding Joy in America’s Sorted Out Cities (New Village Press – June 4, 2013) will be the featured speaker at the Albany Roundtable’s Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 21, 2015.<br /><br /><a href="https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?llr=9gfiy7cab&amp;oeidk=a07eaul6uhj671a3a07">REGISTER</a><br /><br />The event is open to the public, and will be held at the National Register-listed University Club of Albany, 141 Washington Avenue at Dove Street. The meeting will take place from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., and will feature a social hour with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, a short update on the Albany Roundtable Civic Luncheon Series, the presentation of the Good Patroon Award, the presentation of two Albany Roundtable Scholarships for Civic Leadership, and a talk and book signing by the Visiting Speaker. Tickets are $40 and include light fare and open bar. Books will be available for $20 (including tax) courtesy of the Book House of Stuyvesant Plaza.<br /><br />Dr. Fullilove is a board-certified psychiatrist at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. She uses her unique perspective as a public health psychiatrist to explore and identify ways of healing social and spatial fractures simultaneously. Citing the work of French urbanist Michel Cantal-Dupart and the American urban design firm Rothschild Doyno Collaborative and using urban restoration projects from France and the US as case studies, Fullilove has identified nine tools that can mend our broken cities and reconnect our communities to make them whole.<br /><br />Corporate sponsors for the event are: The Capital District Regional Planning Commission; The Center for Economic Growth; and the Society of Architectural Historians, Turpin Bannister Chapter.<br /><br />Dr. Fullilove began her research career examining the AIDS epidemic among people of color in the US. As it became clear that AIDS was related to place not race, she began a series of studies on the psychology of place. Her theories on place and human well being provide the framework for her current work on the long-term consequences of urban renewal. This work has made her keenly aware of the environmental challenges that face American cities.<br /><br />At the evening reception, the Albany Roundtable will present its Good Patroon Award to Historic Albany Foundation for the organization’s unwavering commitment to protecting Albany’s built environment for more than 40 years. The Good Patroon Award was established by the Albany Roundtable in 1988 to recognize outstanding contributions to the community by institutions and individuals.<br /><br />The Albany Roundtable will also present two $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors for demonstrated civic leadership.<br /><br />“The Albany Roundtable has embraced the concepts of smart growth, New Urbanism and sustainability since it was founded in 1979,” said Chris Hawver, president of the all-volunteer 501c3 corporation. “When Mayor Kathy Sheehan launched ReZone Albany – a major new initiative to update and streamline the city’s antiquated Zoning Code – we wanted help inform the discussion. We’re delighted that Dr. Fullilove is sharing her expertise with the Albany Roundtable. We hope that those who attend the program will go on to help Albany and many other Capital Region communities reach their full potential.”<br /><br />The Albany Roundtable’s previous Visiting Speakers have included Kaid Benfield (People Habitat: 25 Ways to Think About Greener, Healthier Cities); Jeff Speck (Walkable City); John Norquist (CEO, Congress for the New Urbanism); Janet Flammang (The Taste for Civilization); Colin Beavan (No Impact Man), Jaime Correa (planner, architect and professor at the University of Miami) and others.<br /><br /><a href="https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?llr=9gfiy7cab&amp;oeidk=a07eaul6uhj671a3a07">Tickets for the reception</a> must be purchased by Monday, May 18. For more information, email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:albanyroundtable@yahoo.com">albanyroundtable@yahoo.com</a> or call The University Club at 518-463-1151.Moderatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714366351349325967noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2605871105817238281.post-72930424058062654552015-03-20T12:00:00.000-04:002015-03-20T12:00:00.681-04:00Christopher Spencer, Director of Planning for the City of Albany to address Albany Roundtable - 4/8/15<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4vKNAXqsKnk/VQxDNu7ckAI/AAAAAAAAAEE/ncydcMTZOZo/s1600/ReZoneAlbany.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4vKNAXqsKnk/VQxDNu7ckAI/AAAAAAAAAEE/ncydcMTZOZo/s1600/ReZoneAlbany.jpg" height="108" width="320" /></a></div><br />Christopher Spencer, Director of Planning for the city of Albany will address the Albany Roundtable luncheon on Wednesday, April 8 at the National Register-listed University Club, 141 Washington Avenue at Dove Street in Albany. &nbsp;This luncheon is sponsored by NAI Platform.<br /><br />In December 2014, Mayor Sheehan announced the start of ReZone Albany -- a major initiative to update the city’s antiquated Zoning Code. This two-year effort will streamline procedures for project development and promote sustainable design. &nbsp;The existing Zoning Code, all corresponding laws, environmental and development regulations, along with sustainable and conservation practices, will be reviewed and combined into one consolidated Unified Sustainable Development Ordinance (USDO). <br /><br />“NAI Platform is pleased to provide our support to the efforts of the city of Albany to spread the word about ReZone Albany,” said Felton McLaughlin, associate broker for NAI Platform. “This is the first time in 50 years that the city has performed a comprehensive updating of its zoning laws. This effort will be educating all citizens as to what sort of development is desired in every neighborhood, as well as clearly identifying what would not be a good fit. This clarity should streamline the development process and hopefully encourage additional investment activity. We are delighted to sponsor the upcoming Albany Roundtable presentation by Chris Spencer.”<br /><br />Spencer was named Director of Planning for the city of Albany in September 2014. &nbsp;He previously served as a campus planner at the University at Albany and prior to that, as a town planner for Tiverton, Rhode Island. &nbsp;He received a bachelor's of science degree in historic preservation from Roger Williams University (Bristol, RI) and and a master's degree in city planning from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, MA), where he focused on city design and development. Spencer is also on the Board of Directors of the Albany County Land Bank Corporation<br /><br />The cost for the luncheon is $20. The Roundtable also offers its guests the option of paying in advance with a credit card at <a href="http://www.albanyroundtable.com/">www.albanyroundtable.com</a> or paying at the door. The University Club will serve a hot and cold buffet from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m., with the program commencing at 12:30. Reservations for the April 8 luncheon are required by Monday, April 6 and may be made by prepaying online, by calling 518-431-1400 (the Albany Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce) or by sending an e-mail to <a href="mailto:albanyroundtable@yahoo.com">albanyroundtable@yahoo.com</a> &nbsp; &nbsp;<br /><div><br /></div>Albany Roundtablehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01549396063901949971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2605871105817238281.post-54977448636807420722015-03-12T14:05:00.000-04:002015-03-12T14:05:22.891-04:00Scholarship Deadline EXTENDED to April 1! The Albany Roundtable, a civic luncheon series celebrating its 36th season in 2015, is accepting applications for The Albany Roundtable Scholarship.<br /><br />“The Albany Roundtable has a long history of providing a forum for discussion on the issues of the day,” said Albany Roundtable President Chris Hawver. “We hope that these scholarships will help to foster a new generation of civic leaders who will go on to contribute to their communities in ways that we cannot yet imagine.”<br /><br /><b>Two scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each</b>&nbsp;will be awarded to two high school seniors who are recommended by a member in good standing of the Albany Roundtable. The application must be submitted by a student in his or her senior year of high school, and will be awarded contingent upon acceptance and attendance at a two- or four-year college or university.<br /><br />Applications must be postmarked no later than <b><u>Wednesday, April 1, 2015</u></b>, and the scholarships will be awarded at the Roundtable’s Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 21.<br /><br />A short questionnaire, available below and at Roundtable meetings in January, February and March, must be accompanied by a letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor at the applicant’s school, or if the student is home-schooled, by a member of the community. An official transcript including courses, grades and grade point average should be included, as well as an essay of 300-500 words on the following topic: Citizenship includes the exercise of certain personal responsibilities, including considering the rights and interests of others. Discuss your involvement in a civic capacity which demonstrates your commitment to the community. This can include religious, social, and/or political activities.<br /><br />Applications may be mailed to the Roundtable or may be submitted by email to <a href="mailto:ecrosen52@gmail.com">ecrosen52@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;.<br /><div style="-x-system-font: none; display: block; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 12px auto 6px auto;"><a href="https://www.scribd.com/doc/258520376/Roundtable-ScholarshipApplication04012015" style="text-decoration: underline;" title="View Roundtable ScholarshipApplication04012015 on Scribd">Roundtable ScholarshipApplication04012015</a></div><iframe class="scribd_iframe_embed" data-aspect-ratio="undefined" data-auto-height="false" frameborder="0" height="600" id="doc_56331" scrolling="no" src="https://www.scribd.com/embeds/258520376/content?start_page=1&amp;view_mode=scroll&amp;show_recommendations=true" width="100%"></iframe> <br />Moderatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714366351349325967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2605871105817238281.post-40499308156789651882015-03-02T10:03:00.000-05:002015-03-02T10:03:55.877-05:00Mike Jacobson, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity Capital District to address Albany Roundtable - 3/11/15<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.habitatcd.org/wp-content/uploads/628x4713.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.habitatcd.org/wp-content/uploads/628x4713.jpg" height="212" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></span></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Mike Jacobson, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity Capital District will address the Albany Roundtable luncheon and explain how the principles of Maslow’s Hierarchy are being incorporated into Habitat’s mission on Wednesday, March 11 at the National Register-listed University Club, 141 Washington Avenue at Dove Street in Albany.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span></span><br /></span></span><br /><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Habitat for Humanity Capital District, founded in 1988 as an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, is a nonprofit organization that serves Albany, Rensselaer and Southern Saratoga counties and is responsible for coordinating all aspects of Habitat home building, including fundraising, building site selection, partner family selection and support, house construction, and mortgage servicing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>To date, Habitat for Humanity Capital District has built 92 homes for families in the Capital District and is looking forward to completing its 100th house in 2015.</span></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Jacobson, a 30 year veteran as a senior human resources executive for some of America’s leading companies, started his career at Habitat as a volunteer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>He served as Executive Director of the Sarasota Florida affiliate for six years and in 2010, he returned “home” to New York to lead the Capital District affiliate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>Jacobson and his wife Susan currently reside in Troy.</span></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">The cost for the luncheon is $20. The Roundtable also offers its guests the option of paying in advance with a credit card at <a href="http://www.albanyroundtable.com/">www.albanyroundtable.com</a> or paying at the door. The University Club will serve a hot and cold buffet from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m., with the program commencing at 12:30. Reservations for the March 11 luncheon are required by Monday, March 9 and may be made by prepaying online, by calling 518-431-1400 (the Albany Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce) or by sending an e-mail to <a href="mailto:albanyroundtable@yahoo.com">albanyroundtable@yahoo.com</a>&nbsp; </span></span></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></span></span>Albany Roundtablehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01549396063901949971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2605871105817238281.post-56687775204066864452015-01-24T20:25:00.002-05:002015-01-24T20:25:55.914-05:00Paul and Mary Liz Stewart, co-founders of Underground Railroad History Project to address Albany Roundtable - 2/11/15<br /><div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://battenkillbooks.com/files/battenkill/Paul_and_Mary_Liz_Stewart__180_dpi_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://battenkillbooks.com/files/battenkill/Paul_and_Mary_Liz_Stewart__180_dpi_.jpg" height="220" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;">Paul and Mary Liz Stewart, co-founders of Underground Railroad History Project will address the Albany Roundtable luncheon on Wednesday, February 11 at the National Register-listed University Club, 141 Washington Avenue at Dove Street in Albany.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;</span></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;">The Stewarts will present <span style="font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;"><em>A New Interpretation of an Old Story: the Underground Railroad, Its Relevance for Today, and Its Relationship with Underground Railroad History Project, </em>which will&nbsp;focus&nbsp;o</span></span><span style="font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;">n African American leadership, civil disobedience and documentation of the real Underground Railroad Movement of the antebellum period, its relevance for today, and its relationship to the work of Underground Railroad History Project of the Capital Region, Inc.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;</span></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;">Since its incorporation in 2003, Underground Railroad History Project of the Capital Region, Inc. promotes and encourages knowledge and understanding of the Underground Railroad Movement and its genesis and legacy in the Capital Region and in New York State, and as a significant element of the history of the United States; encourages historical research on the Underground Railroad Movement in the Capital Region, in New York, and in the United States; gathers, preserves, displays, and makes available for study artifacts, relics, books, manuscripts, papers, photographs, and other records and materials relating to the history of the Underground Railroad Movement in the Capital Region and New York State; and places the Underground Railroad movement in its proper context as the first civil rights movement, and as part of the ongoing struggle for equity, freedom, and justice.</span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;">The cost for the luncheon is $20. The Roundtable also offers its guests the option of paying in advance with a credit card at <a href="http://www.albanyroundtable.com/">www.albanyroundtable.com</a> &nbsp;or paying at the door. The University Club will serve a hot and cold buffet from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m., with the program commencing at 12:30. Reservations for the February 11 luncheon are required by Monday, February 9 and may be made by prepaying online, by calling 518-431-1400 (the Albany Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce) or by sending an e-mail to <a href="mailto:albanyroundtable@yahoo.com">albanyroundtable@yahoo.com</a> </span></div>Albany Roundtablehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01549396063901949971noreply@blogger.com0